Super 1 Foods continued its support of Christian Community Action by presenting a check for $771 for the holiday food drive. Customers raised $271, while $500 was added by the store winning a company contest dedicated to community volunteering. Store Director Chris Turner is shown making the presentation to Stephanie Griffin of CCA.

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Ruston’s Sarah Turner saw the need and used that inspiration to realize a lifelong dream.
The result is Cranford’s Catfish Corner in Simsboro, co-owned by Turner and boyfriend T.J. Cranford.

“The older men around here were raised on Sunday fish fries,” Turner said. “They can tell if it’s not pond-raised catfish, or if the shrimp isn’t fresh and comes from overseas. They can taste the difference.”

So when JR’s Restaurant closed earlier this year, Turner and Cranford decided it was time to try and allow Turner to realize that lifelong dream.

Guns, knives and coin enthusiasts will have the opportunity to attend the fifth annual Ruston Gun, Knife and Coin Show from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Ruston Civic Center.

Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President Judy Copeland said the event presents a lot of opportunities for those interested.

“More than 48 vendors will display their products to sell,” she said. “Customers can bring in their old guns or knives to negotiate a trade or sell their items to the vendors as well.”
Copeland said vendors for several other items will attend as well.